Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) | 40 hours per week | Klein Center

Minimum Hiring Wage:

From $25.14 per hour

Job Details:

Scheduled Hours: Day shift, varies

Job Description:

A Brief Overview

Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. In accordance with state laws, assist occupational therapists in carrying out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Assist in the education of patients, families and caregivers on prevention of further injury or impairment.

What You Will Do

• Provides treatment as directed by a staff occupational therapist. Adheres to standards of occupational medicine practice.
• Observes and assesses treatment effect and discusses observations and changes to the treatment plan with the staff occupational therapist. Documents effectively and efficiently in electronic medical record.
• Performs components of an appropriate assessment, daily treatment as well as tracking progress on patients as related to the therapy requested and provides findings to the staff occupational therapist and documents findings appropriately in medical record.
• Assists in formulating a teaching plan based on identifying learning needs and assesses effectiveness of learning. Family will be included in teaching as appropriate. Staff occupational therapist is informed about learning difficulties so alternative teaching method can be implemented. Participates in student clinical education for occupational therapist assistants
• Demonstrates knowledge of occupational therapy modalities, rehab equipment, and medical-surgical equipment for safe and effective treatments.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family. Involves the patients and family in formation of treatment plan.
• Communicates appropriately and professionally with patients, providers, staff and administrative team.
• Develops and participates in health promotion programs, group activities, or discussions to promote patient health, facilitate social adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical or mental disability
• Coordinates and assists with directing patient care, with the rest of the health care team, to ensure patient needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
• Demonstrates a commitment to safety and quality through maintenance of a safe environment and providing assistance to patients and visitors. Performs within the prescribed limits of the health system's Ethics and Compliance program. Responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to immediate supervisor or compliance officer.
• Perform cleaning, chart audits, screenings and other duties as assigned by manager.
  
  

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (AA) or equivalent. Required
• New graduates are encouraged to apply Required
• 1-3 years Health care related experience Preferred
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for education and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing so others will understand.
• Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
• Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 90 Days Required
• Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 90 Days Required
  
  

Qualifications:

Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit: Complete yearly quality indicator training.

Benefits:

We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:

• Competitive base pay
• Matching retirement programs
• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
• Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted cafeteria meals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Service Recognition program
• Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
  
  

Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.